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Apple may reduce price of 512GB iPhone 13 Pro models, remove 256GB storage option

By Anam Hamid

Published: Aug 28, 2021, 5:19 PM

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Apple may reduce price of 512GB iPhone 13 Pro models, remove 256GB storage option

Apple is expected to double the highest storage option of the iPhone Pros this year and per a new report from the Chinese site My Drivers (via GizChina), the 1TB iPhone 13 Pro Max will cost 14,099 Yuan (~$2,178) in China.

The highest capacity offered currently is 512GB. For reference, the maxed-out iPhone 12 Pro Max goes for $1,399 in the US and 11,899 yuan (~$1,839) in China.

In the US, the 1TB iPhone 13 Pro Max will supposedly be relatively less costly, given that iPhones are usually more expensive in China. The iPhone 12 series, for instance, commands a premium of up to 26 percent in the country.

Most sources have indicated Apple will retain last year's pricing structure, save for a recent one that said the new phones might cost more because of increased chip manufacturing costs.

Apple will introduce a more expensive 1TB storage option for iPhone 13 Pro

The My Drivers report reiterates that most new models will cost the same as their predecessors. For Chinese consumers, that would mean a starting price of 5,499 yuan (~$850). In the US, the 64GB iPhone 13 mini is expected to cost $699.

Based on the information provided, it appears that Apple will not offer a 256GB option for the Pro models, and they will only come in 128GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants.

The 512GB iPhone 12 Pro has a price tag of 11,099 yuan (~$1,715) in China and it looks like Apple is going to reduce the price of its successor to cater to those who may have preferred a 256GB model.

According to the report, the 512GB iPhone 13 Pro will retail for 10,499 yuan (~$1,622), and the 512GB iPhone 13 Pro Max will be priced at 11,299 yuan (~$1,746).

iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro (storage options and price in yuan)

iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 13 Pro Max
128GB: 8,499 yuan	128GB: 8,499 yuan	128GB: 9,299 yuan	128GB: 9,299 yuan
256GB: 9,299 yuan	512GB: 1,0499 yuan	256GB: 10,099 yuan	512GB 11,299 yuan
512GB: 11,099	1TB: 13,299 yuan	512GB: 11,899 yuan	1TB: 14,099 yuan

The new series is rumored to feature a smaller notch, bigger camera sensors, new video recording capabilities, bigger batteries, a 120Hz refresh rate for the Pro models, and the A15 Bionic chip which will be based on TSMC's second-generation 5nm process. Apple apparently thinks these incremental changes will be enough to make the iPhone 13 one of the best phones of the year.

The 2021 iPhone range will seemingly be announced on September 14 and will go on sale on September 24.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.